Captain
J.D. Atkins

Member since July 2022 Longboat Key, United States
Background
I am a 7th generation Floridian who began fishing at the age of 4. I have been passionate about fishing my entire life. My love of fishing started with my Grandfather fishing inland lakes and then in the inshore and offshore waters off Bradenton . My experience is vast honing my fishing skills on both Coasts and in the Florida Keys. I raised my 2 girls in Bradenton and have called it home since 1986. I am extremely knowledgeable regarding Florida’s rich history and historic places. November is the time for big Kings!! Let’s Go Fishing!!
Techniques
I love all types specializing in artificials, live bait and trolling.

Hey, I'm Captain J.D. Atkins

Longboat Key, United States
Background
I am a 7th generation Floridian who began fishing at the age of 4. I have been passionate about fishing my entire life. My love of fishing started with my Grandfather fishing inland lakes and then in the inshore and offshore waters off Bradenton . My experience is vast honing my fishing skills on both Coasts and in the Florida Keys. I raised my 2 girls in Bradenton and have called it home since 1986. I am extremely knowledgeable regarding Florida’s rich history and historic places. November is the time for big Kings!! Let’s Go Fishing!!
Techniques
I love all types specializing in artificials, live bait and trolling.
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Home Again Old Florida Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(157 reviews)
Longboat Key
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Michael S. J.
Minnetrista, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with J.D.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore PM on March 1, 2023
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Angela V. B.
Grand Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with J.D. was it was a wonderful experience! We were worried about that small craft advisory, and he offered to take us out a different day or do some inland fishing where it would be calm. Due to our travel restrictions, we chose inland fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore PM on January 27, 2023
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Jamie W.
Town Of Lisbon, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with J.D.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore AM on January 24, 2023
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Matt T.
New Britain, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with JD

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore PM on November 26, 2022
My son and I had a blast with Captain JD. His boat, fishing equipment and knowledge of the area were top notch. Thanks again...
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Jason S.
Mapleton, IL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain JD

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore AM on March 15, 2023
We had a fun trip despite some lousy weather. JD was a great. Wherever JD went other charter boats weren’t far behind. That’s...
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